Definitions
- Referring to doing something with less than what is necessary or expected. - Talking about providing less than what is required or deserved. - Describing a situation where someone cuts corners or saves money by using less of something.
- Referring to saving or economizing on something, often due to limited resources. - Talking about making do with less than what is desired or needed. - Describing a situation where someone is frugal or thrifty with their resources.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to using less of something.
- 2Both words imply a sense of limitation or constraint.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where resources are scarce.
- 4Both words can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Skimp is more commonly used than scrimp.
- 2Attitude: Skimp has a more negative connotation than scrimp.
- 3Intention: Skimp implies a lack of effort or care, while scrimp suggests a deliberate attempt to save resources.
- 4Degree: Skimp implies a more significant reduction or deficiency than scrimp.
- 5Formality: Scrimp is more formal than skimp.
Remember this!
Skimp and scrimp are synonyms that both refer to using less of something. However, skimp has a more negative connotation and implies a lack of effort or care, while scrimp suggests a deliberate attempt to save resources. Additionally, skimp implies a more significant reduction or deficiency than scrimp, and scrimp is more formal than skimp.
